Product Owner
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £50K-£65K
A growing technology team based in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Product Owner to support the development of innovative communication solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on AWS and Windows-based applications, contributing to complex software products used by clients across multiple industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the product backlog for one or more SCRUM teams.
- Represent product requirements during Agile ceremonies and collaborate with Project Managers to prioritise work and resolve issues.
- Define detailed functionality and user stories, working with Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Document product features and disseminate information across departments.
- Support roadmap planning and feature prioritisation.
- Act as a product expert to assist teams in understanding dependencies and functionality.
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong technical background with experience in software tools and application development.
- Clear communicator who can tailor messaging to varied audiences.
- Critical thinker with good time management and problem-solving skills.
- Able to evaluate trade-offs between functionality and development effort.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with AWS/Azure, Windows, Linux
- Proficiency in Java, C#, C, or C++
- Familiarity with APIs, virtualisation, cloud environments, and Agile workflows
- Requirements gathering, use case definition, and writing functional specifications
- Desirable: exposure to Android, Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, GPS technologies
Additional Info:
- Occasional travel may be required; a full driving licence and access to a car is desirable.
- Candidates must be eligible for SC security clearance.